OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Staff Test Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsStaff Test Engineer insights
Total filings220All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$134,400199 eligible salary records
Employer names92Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$113,795–$158,194Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*23 filings$156,796 median · n=17
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 199 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Staff Test Engineer135
$142,623 median · n=125 eligible
Senior Staff Test Engineer34
$119,933 median · n=31 eligible
Sr Staff Test Engineer12
$132,435 median · n=11 eligible
Associate Staff Test Engineer3
$138,000 median · n=2 eligible
Hyperscale Staff Test Engineer3
$98,530 median · n=3 eligible
Staff Test Engineer, Electrical3
$142,185 median · n=3 eligible
Microsystems Engineer (Staff Test Engineer)2
$98,887 median · n=2 eligible
Staff Test Engineer I2
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Palo Alto, CA29
$158,194 median · n=26 eligible
San Jose, CA24
$146,093 median · n=22 eligible
Fremont, CA22
$162,865 median · n=20 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA11
$129,595 median · n=8 eligible
Auburn Hills, MI8
$123,671 median · n=8 eligible
San Diego, CA6
$136,980 median · n=6 eligible
Uvalde, TX5
$119,846 median · n=4 eligible
Austin, TX4
$179,573 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
91.4%Certified LCAs
Certified201 91.4%
Certified - Withdrawn15 6.8%
Withdrawn3 1.4%
Denied1 0.5%
Denominator: all 220 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Tesla, Inc.60
$161,000 median · n=55 eligible
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation15
$113,589 median · n=15 eligible
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.13
$115,061 median · n=12 eligible
Continental Tire The Americas, LLC6
$119,675 median · n=5 eligible
Insulet Corporation5
$139,360 median · n=5 eligible
Stryker Corporation5
$136,800 median · n=4 eligible
Equinix, Inc.4
$123,792 median · n=4 eligible
Itron, Inc.4
$77,487 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$134,400Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$100,747
25th percentile$113,795
Median (50th)$134,400
75th percentile$158,194
90th percentile$174,563
n=199 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
220 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $166,000I-200-26173-036425 Reported wage: $166,000 / year Annualized: $166,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Aumovio Systems, Inc. F/K/A Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | Sr Staff Test Engineer - Kbgfjg241928-6 | $128,528I-200-26169-029150 Reported wage: $128,528–$155,960 / year Annualized: $128,528 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 06/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $166,000I-200-26071-697796 Reported wage: $166,000 / year Annualized: $166,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-09-10 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 03/12/2026 | 09/11/2026 |
| Archer Aviation Inc. | Staff Test Engineer, Electrical | $199,500I-200-26154-979212 Reported wage: $199,500–$220,500 / year Annualized: $199,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-11-26 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/03/2026 | 11/27/2026 |
| Aumovio Systems, Inc. F/K/A Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | Sr Staff Test Engineer - Kbgfjg242630-4 | $131,369I-200-26154-974822 Reported wage: $131,369–$157,530 / year Annualized: $131,369 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Deer Park, IL | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Advanced Measurement Technology, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $79,000I-200-26134-910739 Reported wage: $79,000–$100,000 / year Annualized: $79,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Oak Ridge, TN | 05/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Amplify Education, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $144,612I-200-26128-887471 Reported wage: $144,612 / year Annualized: $144,612 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Brooklyn, NY | 05/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $165,000I-200-24324-483516 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2027-11-15 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 11/18/2024 | 11/18/2024 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $169,000I-200-26124-864353 Reported wage: $169,000 / year Annualized: $169,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 05/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Wolfspeed, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $124,578.5I-200-26112-821591 Reported wage: $124,578.5 / year Annualized: $124,579 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-04-27 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 04/22/2026 | 04/28/2026 |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | Associate Staff Test Engineer | $166,000I-200-26110-814229 Reported wage: $166,000–$186,000 / year Annualized: $166,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Pleasanton, CA | 04/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. | Senior Staff Test Engineer | $180,565I-200-26100-779480 Reported wage: $180,565 / year Annualized: $180,565 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-17 Employment end: 2029-09-08 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/10/2026 | 09/09/2026 |
| Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp | Staff Test Engineer | $145,000.18I-200-26097-764143 Reported wage: $145,000.18 / year Annualized: $145,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Reading, PA | 04/07/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $172,400I-200-26055-659486 Reported wage: $172,400 / year Annualized: $172,400 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-07 Employment end: 2029-08-25 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 02/24/2026 | 08/26/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $156,700I-200-26065-684938 Reported wage: $156,700 / year Annualized: $156,700 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-06 Employment end: 2029-09-01 Worker positions: 1 | Lathrop, CA | 03/06/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $166,977.59I-200-26058-669935 Reported wage: $166,977.59 / year Annualized: $166,978 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-06 Employment end: 2029-08-28 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 02/27/2026 | 08/29/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $169,000I-200-26057-665531 Reported wage: $169,000 / year Annualized: $169,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-05 Employment end: 2029-08-27 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 02/26/2026 | 08/28/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Sr Staff Test Engineer | $193,000I-200-26054-656923 Reported wage: $193,000 / year Annualized: $193,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-02 Employment end: 2029-08-24 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 02/23/2026 | 08/25/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $166,977.59I-200-26058-669701 Reported wage: $166,977.59 / year Annualized: $166,978 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-27 Employment end: 2029-08-28 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 02/27/2026 | 08/29/2026 |
| Stryker Corporation | Senior Staff Test Engineer | $118,165I-200-26014-559802 Reported wage: $118,165–$130,000 / year Annualized: $118,165 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-03 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Portage, MI | 01/14/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Staff Test Engineer | $156,796I-200-25344-473784 Reported wage: $156,796 / year Annualized: $156,796 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-17 Employment end: 2029-06-05 Worker positions: 1 | Tustin, CA | 12/10/2025 | 06/06/2026 |
| Continental Tire The Americas, LLC | Sr Staff Test Engineer - Kbgfjg241997-6 | $119,675I-200-25343-467085 Reported wage: $119,675–$133,610 / year Annualized: $119,675 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-16 Employment end: 2028-11-16 Worker positions: 1 | Uvalde, TX | 12/09/2025 | 12/09/2025 |
| Netdocuments Software, Inc. | Staff Test Engineer | $128,636I-200-25306-356688 Reported wage: $128,636 / year Annualized: $128,636 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2026-05-19 Worker positions: 1 | Easton, PA | 11/01/2025 | 11/10/2025 |
| Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | Sr Staff Test Engineer - Kbgfjg241928-3 | $128,528I-200-25241-275352 Reported wage: $128,528–$155,960 / year Annualized: $128,528 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-08 Employment end: 2028-12-11 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 08/29/2025 | 12/12/2025 |
| Stryker Corporation | Staff Test Engineer, Electrical | $142,185I-200-25212-211950 Reported wage: $142,185–$186,700 / year Annualized: $142,185 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-07 Employment end: 2028-09-15 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 07/31/2025 | 09/16/2025 |
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